Competitiveness

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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25th April 2018 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

Telecom leaders maintain optimism

Key findings from the telecommunications industry PwC's 21st CEO Survey: The Anxious Optimist in the Corner Office

24th April 2018 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

TravelBird: Green Cities Index: Prague ranks 6th among 50 cities

TravelBird's Green Cities Index recognises the cities currently making large efforts to be sustainable by preserving ecological areas, as well as those increasing their man-made green locations. It analysed city maps from across the world, and is the ultimate guide for nature lovers and environmentally-minded travellers alike. Prague ranks 6th, Vienna 17th in the overall ranking.

22nd April 2018 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment

Eurostat: Czech Republic's energy dependency rate was 32.8% in 2016, 6th best result in EU

In 2016, Estonia (6.8%) was the Member State least dependent on imported energy, ahead of Denmark (13.9%), Romania (22.3%), Poland (30.3%), Sweden (31.9%) and the Czech Republic (32.8%). At the opposite end of the scale, the highest energy dependence rates were registered in Malta (slightly over 100% because of the build-up of stock), Cyprus (96.2%) and Luxembourg (96.1%), followed by Italy (77.5%), Lithuania (77.4%) and Belgium (76.0%).